Repair of gauged earlobes: Case series and review of two techniques according to size

• Published in: Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery Vol. 14; no. 3; pp. 351 - 356
• Main Authors: Scott, Brian, Anderson, Yvette, Loyo, Myriam, Kim, Michael
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: India Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd 01.07.2021; Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd; Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd; Wolters Kluwer - Medknow; Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
• Subjects: Care and treatment; Case studies; Cutaneous manifestations of general diseases; Ear; earlobe repair; Ears & hearing; gauged earlobes; Methods; Original; ptotic earlobes; Reconstructive surgery; stretched earlobes; Surgery, Plastic; United States; Earlobe repair; gauged earlobes; ptotic earlobes; stretched earlobes

Background: Earlobe stretching is a common body modification typically performed in individuals under 30 years old. Individuals may later desire restoration of a natural earlobe contour. There is a paucity of literature regarding technique and outcomes for repair of the gauged earlobe defect. Aims a...